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Survey finds ‘epidemic’ levels of mental health hazards in SA workplaces

08/11/2023

The results of the 2023 Work Shouldn’t Hurt Survey, the nation’s largest annual Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) survey, have been unveiled, revealing deeply concerning findings regarding the state of mental health risks in South Australian workplaces.

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SA Unions propose bold agenda on the 150th anniversary of the 8-hour day

16/09/2023

Unions in South Australia are taking a powerful stand on the 150th anniversary of the historic 8-hour workday by unveiling a bold report featuring eight critical recommendations aimed at safeguarding the 8-hour workday for the next 150 years.

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Workers’ voices elevated under new TAFE SA ‘roadmap’ strategy

08/08/2023

SA Unions welcome today’s release of the ‘roadmap’ for the future of TAFE SA, which promises to prioritise workers’ needs and aspirations.

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SA to ban dangerous uncontrolled cutting of engineered stone

02/08/2023

By September 1st, South Australia will ban dangerous practices associated with engineered stone to reduce the number of workers exposed to deadly silica dust.

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Kill a worker, go to jail – SA Gov introduces industrial manslaughter laws

06/07/2023

Tomorrow the South Australian Labor Government will introduce industrial manslaughter legislation to ensure that; if you kill a worker, you go to jail.

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Broad coalition honours Workers’ Memorial Day, calling for urgent workplace safety reform

28/04/2023

Friday 28th of April, Unions join with community here and around the world in commemorating International Workers’ Memorial Day. This day commemorates workers who have lost their lives and is a call to action to fight for the living.

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New SafeWork SA chief must step up to make South Aussies safer

14/04/2023

SafeWork SA announces new boss Glenn Farrell, and South Australian Unions are warning of significant economic and skills challenges unless the recommendations of the independent review of SafeWork SA are enacted.

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Unions upping wage claims to meet soaring energy costs

18/03/2023

SA Unions today called on workers across the state to demand higher wage increases to offset the impact of rising energy prices, which will hit struggling households hard.

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Unions applaud government moves to ban silica

01/03/2023

Unions commend the Federal and South Australian Governments on their decision to support strong action towards banning engineered stone, which causes silicosis. The move comes after calls from the union movement to ban the materials that cause the deadly dust.

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Interest rate hike – a ‘blunt instrument’ with devastating impact on families

09/02/2023

Yesterday’s hike to interest rates is another ‘kick in the guts’ to families who are already struggling to make ends meet. Last year CPI increased by 8.6%, but wages only increased by 3.3%.

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